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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27

paid to Carrick Bros. was $2SOO; 70 Mr..
Mossman for the soldier $1,000 and for the
tablets $3.50 In addition 10 these sums
t3S 20 has been paid for an extra foot OF
height Of the foundation making it y feet
deep Of solid stone aud cement in ALL and
for extra lead used in making the joints
The Grand Army post pay out Of their
monument fund The $3.50 for the tablets,
leaving the cost 10 the town Sii3S. 20 out OF
the $4,000 appropriated as a maximum sum.
There is yet b. be added the cost Of filling
in and grading about the monument.
The monument committee met Monday
evening to confer about the dedication
First Selectman Herrick was in favor Of
turning over the entire matter of dedica-
ton to the Grand Army post, provided they
were willing TO assume the management Of
it but this proposal did not meet with ia
vor from the Grand Army members, and
vote was passed placing the entire charge
Of the dedicatory arrangements in the
hands of Mr. Herrick The discussion in
regard ~ the date TO be fixed upon brought
out the statement that many Of our mer-
chants had expressed themselves as opposed
TO the Fourth Of July as the time for hold
ing the dedication ceremonies, chiefly on
account Of Barnum's circus coming so soon
after. Other dates were discussed without
arriving at a decision, and this matter was
left To be submitted 10 the Grand Army
post 1t was the general sentiment Of the
committee that the services should bc OF
the character usual on such occasions that
distinguished speakers and dignitaries should
be invited, the services Of a band procured,
etc and that the expenses should be borne
by subscription. At a meeting Of the
Grand Army post held the next evening it
was decided that the nth Of June would be
the most fitting time for the dedication, and
post committee consisting Of Col. Geo. W.
Hooker, Julius Whitney, Geo. +. Selleck,
O. Prescott and Wallace Pratt was chosen
~ confer with the town committee, assist
in raising funds for defraying expenses,
and otherwise aid in the work. IL was vOt-
ted TO extend invitations 10 all the Grand
Army posts in Windham county, and also
those Of Keene and Hinsdale, n. H., TO be
present and participate in the proceedings.
Many Of the old soldiers having express
ed desire that the committee should en-
deavor to secure the presence of General
Sherman at the dedication, Col. Hooker tel
egraphed to the Generals headquarters in
| New York Yesterday asking-snce he is
engaged to attend the dedication Of Il sol
| diers monument in New Haven ON the
/ 17th,- he could be here on the 10Th, or
would name u day when he could come /;
| but answer was received that the General
| had more engagements on hand now than
! he could possibly fulfil, and should have TO
| decline Corporal Tanner of Brooklyn,
! n. Y, one Of the most eloquent war veter-
ans in the country. has accepted an invita-
ton TO be present, and other speakers Of
national reputation will undoubtedly be Sc
/ cured
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ASYLUM AFFAIRS.

DR. l.. G. Butler in this weeks Argus.
The supervisors of the insane, on their
late visit 10 the asylum at Brattleboro, found
the number Of inmates increasing, notwith
standing the quite large number Of dis
charges. Thirteen have been admitted
during the last month and II discharged
At this visit six were discharged bv the
board. portion of whom had only recently
been admitted and were clearly improper
persons to he detained in the asylum under
the law Of lSs2. The board now has other
like eases under consideration for discharge
at their next meeting. The board do not
propose 10 act hastily or unadvisedly in the
matter. The law of 1889 assumes that per
sons may be sent to the asylum who ought
not To remain there, and it authorizes and
directs the board of supervisors 10 discharge
such. Proper care ON the part Of town au-
thorities and the physicians who certify un-
der oath as to the facts Of insanity in each
case will avoid the unpleasant necessity de
voved upon the board Of discharging them
as by law required, and save the towns the
expense Of sending them to and returning
them from the asylum. The board act iii
concert with the superintendent Of the asy
luni in all these discharges On the day Of
their last visitation two cases Of acute ma
mia were received at the asylum, which but
for the discharges urderedcould hardly have
been properly cared for.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27
W. c. II. u. COUNTY INsTITUTE


The fifth annual institute of the WindhAm
County W. Z. T. u was held at Putnry May II
and Is. Delegates aud visitors were present from
ten unions, and from five others papers were sent
which had been prepared for the institute by
members who found 1t impossible to attend Rep
resentatyes were present from the Sons OF Tenn
perance in Wlllamsyille, Newfane and Putney. as
also from the Good Templars in Bratteboro and
Wilmington; all Of whom spoke hopefully and
reJoiced In the number Of young people who are
members Of these organizations and are faithful.
ly keeping the pledge
The devotional meetings were well attended
and the right spirit prevailed
Although the presence of the state president
and secretary was lacking, yet the institute prov
ed profitable one for all manifested a willing.
ness to help IN every way possible. The Putney
union, assisted by many who are not members
entertained most freely and bountfully, pruyid,
ing dinner and tea in the church yestry where ali
could remain together and at the same time Tn.
JOY social hour. Not only did Putney entertain
most royalty, but still further added 10 the occa.
sion by means Of good music furnished by the
church choirs and the white ribbon quartet las well
as Oy the llne solos rendered by Miss Helen Rob
ertsOn, which, together with the readings given
by Miss LILLIAN Phelps and Mrs, George HOughton,
served TO vary the exercises quite pleasantly
The clergymen OF Putney manifested a kind
and cordial feeling toward the work Of the union
and thanks are due TO Rev Mr.. Parsons and Rev
MI. B9wden for their assistance Thursday even
ing; also TO Rev, +. ID. Handy OF Wlliansville
who delivered stirring and effective address nm
ON prohibition vs., high license
The Townshend white ribbon quartet without
which Windham county union would. be unwilling
To hold an Institute We're present and US usual Dc
lighted all with their music
The chalk talks by the county juvenile superin
tendent, Mrs Il. A. Kenyon OF TOwnshend VIII,
in one years time has fitted herself for this work
We're 50 Interesting and profitable that the officer
and members OF the WndhAm county union mos
heartily recommend her, not only TO the different
unions In this county but throughout the state
and 10 Sunday schools.
The chalk talk given Wednesday eyenina, was
adapted 10 adults, showing In the lesson or
"Husks and Mamma, " how that often temptatioI
comes through the appetite, and making plain III,
not bread.
! The talk given Thursday afternoon before tn,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27

putney tri.color club held the attention " the
children who wished they could have chalk
talk every day. The lesson on "Ihc Two Ways
was 80 plain that none could forget that the one
leading to life is straight and easy while the wind
INK path N sin Is downward and leads to death
The temperance lesson under the direction " Mrs
Walker " Putney was instructive to the older
ones a. we'll as 90 the children, while the literary
exercises. Ten Little Temperance Boys aud
THE Clock Of Life, under the care Of Mrs Bow
den " Putney were very Interesting.
The marching of the children and their singing
gave evidence that not only the instructors but the
boys and girls Themselves had spared no pains 10
mike the juvenile meeting a success.
The papers presented at the institute were Of
high order, showing thought and talent
The quiz" following the short papers which
were read In the evnugelisc and literature classes
revealed the fact that the listeners understood
and remembered the thoughts presented and
brought out pleasant little Incidents a. well ~
new ideas.
Resolutions were passed expressing gratitude
to Mrs. Mary II. Hunt and our state president for
their untring Efforts In securing the amendment
To the Vermont school law; Of gratitude to pres
dent Cleveland for his recent action In excluding
Intoxicating liquors from Alaska aud heartily en-
dorsing the measure known as the Blair bill for
national aid in common schools Resolutions were
also passed expressing purpose to exert due in
fiuence IN securing the use o. only such Sunday
school quarterles a. contain the temperance les
sous, and to offer thanks for all cuurttses rceiy
A pleasant feature Of the occasion was the visit
! 10 the reading room under the auspices Of the
putnpy union and all reioiced with them over the
good work that has been done In lifting up so
conveniently the suite Of rooms and furnishing 80
many temperance paIs'rs, besides other profitable
and interesting reading as well as pleasant and
innocent games for those who do not care To read
/ but enjoy 10 spend an evening at the rooms This
| work IL worthy Of recommendation 10 other un-
| Ions
Mrs f. r. Housh, state secretary, sent letter
Of greeting and donated 10 the institute copies Of
/ the Bible reading upon Christian Work, suli-
cient 10 be distributed throughout the audience
| and with a request that they be taken home aud
| kept In the Bible.
| Collections were taken both evenings to aid III
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27
A GOOD IDEA,

One Of the things which the board Of
trade would like TO do for Brattleboro is to
restore To the place its od-time prestige as
II summer resort, and it is believed that
this could be done If people from the cities
had their attention called TO the attractions
Of the town and its surroundings, and knew
Of places where board could be had at rea
sonable prices As Il means u this end the
board suggest that all persons, in either Of
the villages or in the outlying farming
country, who would take summer bourders.
hand their names to Geo q. Averill, cash
Ter Of the Vermont National bank, who is
also the secretary Of the board. With the
names should be brief statement Of the
accommodations offered and the price per
week The names should be given in at
once, and early next week, after the names
are all in, the board will cause an adver
tisement ~ be printed in some Of the lead
ing city dailies stating what accommoda-
tions can be had in Brattleboro for summer
visitors, and inviting correspondence. In
this way those who would take boarder,
and those who wish board will be brough,
together without expense to either side
We hope there will be quick response Il
this suggestion, and that good many
names will be handed in to Mr.. Averill
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27

plcuro pneumonia still existing in New
York state
The two houses Of the New York legisla
ture have concurred in bill requiring no
tells to be provided with proper fire escapes
under penalty Of $1,000 and Imprisonment
not 10 exceed one year.
General Sherman has accepted an invi
tation to be present at the unveiling Of the
| New Haven soldiers and sailors monument
| June 18th.
An American who happened to be in To
ronto on the occasion Of the disturbanc,
over Mr.. O'Brien, knocked down one OF
the mob who was preparing to hurl brick
at the speaker The American was prompt
| " arrested and fined the Orangeman will
the brick got of with sore head. Sucl
| is Canadian Justice.
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South Londonderry,

Hooker Post, g. A. r., assisted by the
W. r. C., will observe Decoration day in
TINS village. In the morning the graves of
soldiers at North Londonderry. Thompson
burg and other places will be decorated by
detailed squads, In the afternoon, the pro
cession, accompanied by the Londonderry
cornet band, will visit the cemetery situated
near the Yearly place, where a short deco
rative service will be held thence the col
umn will return to the Baptist church.
where the w, II. Q. will hold a service in
memory of the unknown dead. After this
the Grafton will be delivered by comrade r.
j, Hosmer of Greenfield, Mass.
Marion r. Chase, the daughter of Win
field and Emeline Wright, and wife of H.
p. Chase, died at her residence ON Friday.
May IA. Mrs. Chase has been an invalid
for the past ls years, and portions of the
time she has been great sufferer. She
bore her sufferings with great fortitude and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27
why They Howl about the Interstate
Commerce Law.


Our esteemed exchanges from every
where are crying out against the alleged
evils of the interstate commerce law, and
we have about come to the conclusion that
it is the duty of the President to call an ex
ira session of Congress to repeal the odious
law. We find that under the operation of
this evil bill
l. The annual pass of the editor of the
Paw Paw, Ind, Clarion has been called in
.. The All Star Fond du Lac Tragedy
Constellation has been compelled to dishand
and is now walking home through the
woods of Wisconsin.
3. The freight on cambria needles and
goose feathers has been advanced two cents
per hundred on all transcontnental rail
ways
4. The officials of the railroad corpora
tions are compelled to pay % cents per line
for every puff of themselves printed in an
incorruptble and untrammeled press.
g. The horrifying details of criminal rail
road disasters are now published by papers
width have hitherto suppressed similar pub
locations for fear of losing their free passes.
6. There is discrimination, in that four
legged hogs are transported at the old
time rates, while two-legged hogs are de
MED the old time advantages of free trans
| portatlOn or half -tare tickets.
Z. A large majority of editors, bad actors
and ward politicians are now fraudulently
securing half-fare rates, by representing u
railway agents that they are clergymen.
8. The railway officials are compelled t
pay their way into theatres and other god
less places of worldly amusement, whereas
before they were admitted free and thu
the theatres and other goddess places o
worldly amusement derive a revenue tina
is, in fact, hideous discrimination agains
the interests of piety and order.
o. The dignity of society has been sadl!
abated by the startling defamation of mill
tary titles, the operation of the odious in
terstate commerce law having killed of
nearly all the colonies and the majors il
the railroad business.
10. The passenger traffic ON many south
ern railroads has almost wholly ceased OF
account of the unrighteous revocation o
all free passes.
These are some of the reasons There ar
very many of them why Congress shout
convene and decapitate Judge Cooley an
his committee by annuling the wicked lay
| i'm question
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27

Town meetings are to rage all summer
apparently. 1t would seem that with a
majority Of more than double the opposing
party the question Of our having suitable
bridge might have been settled at the last
one when the previous vote to repair the
old bridge in this village was rescinded. 1t
is understood that the seectmen are dis
cussing the question of replacing the old
bridge with an iron one
Hattie Cleveland of South Deerfield is Wis
iting Mrs l. Cleveland -Gertie Adams is
visiting i'll Springfield, Mass.
Divine service next Sunday in Christ
church at , 80 o'clock
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27

From the Lowell Courier.
The Springfield Republican says that "if
Vermont were a close state the rule of At
kins would be fatal to the administration "
Why shouldn't it be fatal to the administra-
ton anyway Atkinsism in Vermont ex-
lists by the authority of Grover Cleveland
The Republican acknowledges this when it
assumes its possible fatal character. But
Atkinsism in Vermont is no worse than
Jonesism in New Hampshire, Collinsism in
Massachusetts,, Brownism in Maine, Bar
numism in Connecticut Manningism in
New York, Gormanism in Maryland, and
so ON through the whole catalogue. Even
if Atkinsism were the only sample of this
sort of politics in the whole country, in
stead of being, as it is, snaple of all the
politics of the administration, it ought To
be fatal to the success of the Cleveland gov
eminent under its pretence, and profes-
sions. How can newspaper with any pre-
tentions TO fairness and consistency draw
such indictments as the Republican does,
and still go ON praising the convicted ad-
ministration for possessing the very virtues
which it is charged with lacking. This is
the most astonishing thing in connection
with mugwumpism. There is scarcely a
supporter of the administration of the mug
wump persuasion that has not at times
been driven 10 just such admissions as We
have quoted above, and the combined adj
missions cover every state in the union with
as dark mantle of uncivil service reform
as the Republican spreads over Vermont
And yet the chorus of praises for reform
intentions and reform efforts is equally uni
versal among the same authorities. Is il
any wonder that plain people who hav,
been a good deal impressed with the neeC
of reform begin TO get confused
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27
VERMONT PHuENIX BRArTIEBORO, FRIDAY MAY ~, 1887

the earliest settlers in that vicinity. When
she was child the family used to Ego up
in town 10 meeting lat West Brattleboro),
and she remembers when the gravestones
stood on the brow Of the hill as they went
past. Soon after the old part Of the pres
ent cemetery was established she says, the
bodies Of three children named Church
were taken up from the High street bury
place and buried all in one grave in the
new ground Mrs Elliot is sure she could
go 10 the spot where the new grave was
mnde il She was cnrried 70 PrOspect bill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27

SCRBNERs MAGAZINE for June has for
its opening article semi historical and crit
zeal essay, by John @, Ropes, entitled "Some
Illustrations of Napoleon and his Times "
This is in a similar vein 10 "rhe Likenesses
of Julius Caesar" which Mr., Ropes contrib
uted To the February number of Scribner's
1t is plentifully illustrated from the authors
fine collection of Napoleon portraits, There
are full-page reproductions of famous por-
traits by Appiani, Isabey and Gerard. Mr.
Ropes's article carefully traces the devel-
opment of Napoleons character as exhibit
ed by his changing physiognomy from early
manhood TO maturity. Another article will
complete this interesting study
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27

The Fall Mountain Paper company are
laying the formation for new mill east
Of the Vermont Farm Machine company's
works 1t is to be Of brick, 1870 feet by -
feet and two stories high. 1t will be used
for manufacturing paper and will contain
two machines and rs beating engines.
Geo W. Sherman bought Mrs Ida B.
Spaulding's house on the Terrace, at the
auction on Tuesday for $l525.
The Bellows Falls Brewery company have
received dummy locomotive, to be used
in transferring freight from their brewery
10 Cold River station.
On Saturday afternoon Edward Melon
aid near Cold River station. had a rifle
which by accident was discharged, the ball
entering the face near the mouth of little
boy named Keefe, of North Walpole, and
passing near the jugular vein. The wound
is not dangerous, but it was a very narrow
escape - Times
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27

The ladies' sewing circle connected with
the Baptist society had their annual cleo
ton supper at Townsend's hall Wednesday
afternoon. The children of the district
occasion was well enjoyed
Mrs j. f. Townsend, who has been an
inmate Of the Vermont asylum for the past
year, where she was very kindly cared for,
was recently discharged and returned home
in apparently improved health. Her con
dition growing worse, however, she was
returned TO the asylum yesterday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27

The erection of the granite work of the
bronze soldier surrounding it put in its
place last Saturday early this week the
bronze tablets were put upon the four sides
Of the die, and the monument is now com
plete, save only the grading which remains
TO be done around it, The soldier stands
facing the south The tablet upon the
front bears the inscription
THIS MONUMENT Commentaries
THE LOYALTY AND PATRIOTISM
OF THE MEN OF BRATTLEBORO
WHO FOUGHT FOR
LIBERTY AND THE UNION
IN THE GREAT REBELLION OF
isGi-lSi5.
ENLISTED 3S5. DIED IN SERVICE 81.
ERECTED BY A GRATEFUL TOWN
A. D. 1887.
The tablet upon the opposite side reads
NEVER FORGET WHAT THEY DID HERE"
BIG BETHEL, BULL RUN
LEES MILL, SANAGE'S STATION,
ANTIETAM, FREDERICKSBURG,
MARYE's HEIGHTS, GETTYSBURG,
PORT HUDSON, WILDERNESS,
sPOTTSHLNANIA, COLD HARBOR,
PETERSBURG, WINCHESTER,
CEDAR CREEK, MOBILE,
SAILORS CREEK.
The tablet upon the east side bears the
arms of Vermont; that upon the west is al
legorical, typifying the giving of freedom
To the slave
We think the proportions of the monu-
ment will be found satisfactory in the end
or, more correctly speaking, as the eye be
. 81 .u..1 70. A.
there is general impression that the upper
die is too small and too tall to be in proper
ton with the lower part of the base, but
this in large part wears off ON second
visit. As in most such works of art the eff
feet at Il distance is better than near at
hand
The figure of the soldier, as such is sat.
isfactory in its proportions and manner OF
treatment. The granite work is exceeding
ly handsome, and speaks as nothing elst
could of the beauty and excellence of oul
home product That Carrick Bros. of st
Johnsbury have done a remarkably fin,
piece OF work in cutting the stone admit.
of no question. Much of this work was OF
a very difficult kind, but in every respect
it is well done. Their skill in handling tn,
huge pieces which compose the dies and low
er bases is especially commended. The cor
ners are sharp and perfect in every instance
and there are no flaws in any part. 1t is I
fact TO he noted in considering the strength
and solidity of the monument that ever,
stone is a whole one there are, therefore
no vertical joints, and the only joints ar,
those where the different stones rest ON,
upon another.
The total cost of the monument TO dat.
has been S6SSS. 70, and this sum has beer
paid by the selectmen in full The amour
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27
BRATTLEBoRo CREAMERY

The directors of the creamery associa-
ton at their meeting Tuesday evening
awarded the contract for putting up the
building to David T. Perry of West Brat
tleboro at $4,000, which sum includes plumb
ing, grading and certain fixtures. The
building, to be located on the Herrick lot
in Centreville, will be 30 by 3B feet, and
two stories high. the upper story being de
signed as a tenement for the butter maker
The machinery will probably be furnished
10y the Vermont Machine company Of Bel
lows Falls The directors voted that 30
per cent Of the stock should be payable
June 9Th and the remainder Aug list,
when certificates of stock will be issued.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-05-27

Maj smith C'Bill Arp') Of Atlanta, Ga.
This talk that the South lost 340O. 900, 00t
by the emancipation proclamation is all
nonsense. | am prepared to show that the
South did not lose dollar. In all my ex
perience as a slave-owner, if | ever made
a dollar by their labor | do not know it
We got their labor in exchange for Their
food and clothing, the rearing of the young
and caring for the old. We get their la
Dor for the same price now, without having
the responsibility for the young, the aged
and the sick. We used to pay their doc
tors bills; now they pay their own. Tn,
difference is already seen in the fact tina
many men are accommodating wealth through
the employment of negroes who never go
ahead dollar in the slave days, although
they were owners of many slaves.